The Film Commission is a Saudi government body affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, established in February 2020, and based in the capital, Riyadh. The Commission aims to advance the film sector and the production environment in Saudi Arabia, in addition to stimulating and empowering Saudi filmmakers.
Mission
Build and foster the development of a creative Saudi film industry and maximize its potential for local and international markets.
Vision
Establish Saudi as a world-class film centre in the heart of the Middle East.
Strategic Pillars
Talent Development:
Ensure the Kingdom’s film sector has access to qualified talent at a competitive cost.
Infrastructure:
Ensure the Kingdom’s film sector has access to appropriate facilities and services at a competitive cost.
Local Saudi Productions:
Stimulate the Kingdom’s local productions.
International Productions in the Kingdom:
Attract international productions to the Kingdom.
Regulatory Framework:
Promote a suitable environment that fosters the sector’s development.
Distribution & Demand:
Stimulate substantial demand for Saudi-made films domestically and in select international markets.